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Government-led initiatives and improvements in infrastructure will drive EV plug-in adoption of over 10% by 2020, according to global management consultancy PRTM. Full story...

2010 Audi S5 Coupe

Audi's 4.2-liter V-8 is still a smooth, gorgeous-sounding powerplant.

We've had two different Audi S5 models in the office this month: this V-8 coupe and also an S5 Cabriolet with Audi's fabulous new supercharged V-6 engine. Whereas the supercharged V-6 makes 333 hp, the V-8 surpasses it with 354; torque figures are identical: 325 lb-ft, but the V-6 delivers it starting lower down in the rev range.inline_mediumwraptextright2010 Audi S5 Coupe31941081/reviews/editors_notebook/1001_2010_audi_s5_coupe1001_02_z+2010_audi_s5_coupe+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

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In a move related to a large number of changes, in how NASCAR is implementing its' racing policies in reaction to lower attendance and economic woes, it has been learned that the stock car series is looking for a replacement for John Darby who has been the Sprint Cup Series director since 2001. Full story...

Pedro de la Rosa has revealed that until very recently he wasn't sure he would secure the second race seat at Sauber in 2010. Full story...

While several of his rivals affectionately eye other forms of motor racing, Fernando Alonso only has eyes for formula one. Full story...

MINI is adding a fourth model to the family, opening up a new dimension of that unmistakable MINI feeling. As a genuine Crossover, the MINI Countryman bridges the gap between the classic concept of the MINI and a modern Sports Activity Vehicle. Full story...

HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the global premiere of the all-new Mazda5 (known as the Mazda Premacy in Japan) during the press days of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show on March 2 and 3, 2010. Embracing dynamic and elegant Nagare design, the new Mazda5 emits approximately 15 percent less CO2 than the current model thanks to Mazda's "i-stop" idling stop system, a direct injection gasoline engine and other technologies. European sales of the all-new Mazda5 will commence during fall 2010. Full story...

New Formula 1 teams USF1 and Campos are asking drivers to pay US$5 million for race seats, Dutch racer Robert Doornbos has revealed. Full story...

Polish Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica's participation in the famous Monte Carlo Rally this week is on the skids, after the engine in his Renault Clio R3 failed. Full story...

TORONTO - Honda announced a donation of more than $300,000, as well as portable generators, water pumps and other Honda products for use during humanitarian relief and recovery efforts in Haiti. Full story...

TORONTO, - After unveiling the Capacity Pluggable Hybrid Electrical Terminal Truck (PHETT(TM)) shunt tractor to its Canadian customers last summer, Glasvan Great Dane is pleased to announce the addition of the equipment to the Government of Ontario's Green Commercial Vehicle Program (GCVP). The federal ecoFREIGHT program has now also made the PHETT(TM) part of its roster of eligible technology. In recognition of these exciting developments, Glasvan, as an exclusive dealer of PHETT(TM) shunt tractors in Canada, is inviting interested businesses to see the PHETT(TM) in action for themselves Full story...

The hot-selling 2010 Ford Taurus takes a giant leap into cyberspace today, starring in a new online interactive game that takes product placement in casual gaming to the next level by fully integrating the vehicle and its technology and features into the gaming experience. Full story...

British aerodynamicist John Iley has joined the McLaren-Mercedes team. Full story...

You're driving along listening to your favorite radio station and a commercial playing contains a website address you want to check out. But you can't - or shouldn't - be writing while driving. Wouldn't it be great to just hit a pause button on the radio? Full story...

In the three months since it was unveiled to the public at the Tokyo motor show, the Lexus LFA has been greeted by critical and public acclaim worldwide. Even though it is one of the most exclusive supercars money can buy, the number of formal expressions of interest in purchase received by Lexus is already greater than the limited production run of just 500 examples. Full story...

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, Quebec -- The Mitsubishi Outlander made its Canadian debut in 2003. Four years later, a sleeker second-generation model hit the market. For 2010, the popular crossover receives the brand's signature front fascia and makes a direct connection to the almighty Lancer EVO. Now that's a lot of changes in a short amount of time! Full story...

Ford Fiesta driver Mikko Hirvonen leads the presigious, Rally Monte-Carlo, opening round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge. Full story...

In the last 27 years, Uwe Gemballa has achieved the best world-wide reputation for refining Porsche cars. Now, the company manager from Leonberg near Stuttgart takes on a new challenge. The automobile manufacturer turns the most potent super sports car from Maranello, the Ferrari Enzo, into the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 - an individually produced edition, limited to only 25 cars. Full story...

Young karting driver Nyck De Vries from the Netherlands will now follow the foot steps of Lewis Hamilton as he is a member of the McLaren family. Full story...

Renault's Slovenian plant has quashed speculation it will stop production of its Clio II model in 2010 at the Revoz base. Full story...